Lotus Esprit V8 is a sports car that was produced by British automotive manufacturer Lotus from 1996 to 2004. It featured a 3.5L V8 engine, the first ever to be used in a Lotus production model. The V8 engine produced 350bhp, giving the car a 0-60mph time of 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 175mph. It was offered in a coupe and convertible body style, and was praised for its handling and performance.